Pregnancy - 5 weeks

How far along?  5 weeks  

How big is baby?  I'm going with sweets this time so about the size of a smartie.

Total weight gain/loss? I'm 59.7 kg this week so actually 1.1 kg down from my starting weight.

Waist?  30 inches, same as last week although I'm doing my weight in a morning and measuring in an evening so could be inaccurate.

Stretchmarks?  None as yet, I've ordered some tummy butter which should hopefully be here tomorrow.

Maternity clothes?  No need yet, hopefully for a while.

Sleep?  I've had a few rubbish nights with Oscar taking up most of his bed and fidgeting a lot (I'm sleeping in his room at the moment) but last night I wedged a pillow between us and that helped a lot.  I'm also finding I fall asleep much better if I read for 10-15 minutes before bed instead of staying on my phone.

Best moment this week?  Starting to feel pregnant and telling people our news.

Movement?  Nothing yet, way too early.

Food cravings?  Nothing yet - I'm basically stuffing my face continuously when I'm at work but then not eating so much when I'm at home and busy so it's balancing out.

Food aversions?  Nothing really.

Gender?  We reckon it will be a boy however Oscar is adamant he's having a baby sister.

Labour signs?  Nooo.

Pregnancy symptoms?  I've had quite a few symptoms this week.  I've been quite fatigued although that could just be lack of sleep.  I've been having to pee a lot more than normal and basically felt like I need to pee constantly.  I've had achey joints, especially my hips, and been getting breathless really easily.  I also have quite tender boobs too.  I'm loving it at the moment though.  The symptoms aren't severe so I'm just grateful to feel something that helps me to believe I'm pregnant.

Belly button in or out?  In.

What I miss?  Super hot baths - the temperature has really dropped this week and I've felt really cold.

What I am looking forward to?  So many things - currently very excited about Halloween, our scan and Oscar's birthday which are all within three days and then a holiday the week after!

Upcoming appointments/scans?  I have a scan at the clinic in Sheffield on 1 November (6 weeks 3 days).

Weekly wisdom?  Don't feel guilty for other people's situations.  My best friend found out that her IVF transfer had failed this week and I was devastated for her but also felt so guilty about my own situation.  Both her and my work bestie are struggling to conceive at the moment and it's awful but I need to remember that it isn't my fault and I shouldn't feel guilty for being pregnant, especially as I've been through so much myself.

Milestones?  Starting to have symptoms!

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